Dermatology Case Review Seminar

Question 1

Give five licensed treatment options for atopic dermatitis in dogs.

Answer 1

Ciclosporin
Steroids (oral)
Oclacitinib (Apoquel)
Lokivetmab (cytopoint)
Steroids (topical)

Question 2

What is the most likely cause of superficial pyoderma in dogs?

Answer 2

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius

Question 3

How do we diagnose food allergy in dogs and cats?

Answer 3

Elimination diet trial

Question 4

What are the licensed treatment options for feline atopic syndrome?

Answer 4

Ciclosporin
Steroids (oral)
Steroids (injectable)

Question 5

Which four mites affect cattle in the UK?

Answer 5

Chorioptes (most common)
Psoroptes
Sarcoptes scabiei (rare)
Demodex (rare)

Question 6

List two treatment options for bovine chorioptic mange

Answer 6

Permethrin pour-on
Macrocyclic lactone pour-on

Question 7

List two treatments for bovine psoroptic mange. State which one has shown resistance.

Answer 7

Permethrin pour-on
Macrocyclic lactone injectable (has show resistance)

Question 8

List 5 methods on control of Culicoides hypersensivity in horses

Answer 8

Steroids (oral)
Steroids (topical)
Antihistamines
Fly control (e.g. cypermetherin)
Fly protection (e.g. rugs, masks)